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Samsung i550

Samsung i550

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Samsung i560

Samsung i560

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Category Breakdown

Samsung i550
Samsung i560
Performance
32.832.8
Camera
39.639.6
Display
32.332.3
Battery
12.31.6
Build
16.717.1
Connectivity
23.219.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.716.4

Summary

  • The Samsung i550 features a slightly larger 2.6-inch display compared to the 2.4-inch screen of the i560, both using TFT technology with the same resolution but differing in pixel density, giving the i560 a sharper display.
  • Both models share the same chipset, CPU, and GPU, ensuring comparable performance, but the i550 has a slight edge in RAM.
  • The camera specifications are identical, with a 3.15 MP rear camera and no front camera on either device.
  • The i550 has a 1200 mAh battery, while the i560's battery capacity is unspecified, which may affect longevity.
  • In terms of software, the i550 runs on Symbian OS 9.2, whereas the i560 operates on an earlier version, 9.1, which may influence the user experience.
  • Build quality is similar, with the i550 being slightly larger and lighter than the i560.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Samsung i550
Samsung i560

General

Release Date

2008
2008

Announced

2007
2007

Description

Also version Samsung i550w with WLAN
N/A

Display

Size

2.6"
2.4"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)

PPI

240
240

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

TI OMAP 2430
TI OMAP 2430

CPU

330 MHz ARM 1136
330 MHz ARM 1136

GPU

PowerVR MBX
PowerVR MBX

Memory

150MB
150MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSD (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash

Front Camera

VGA videocall camera
QCIF videocall camera

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1200 mAh
N/A

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

115 x 53 x 13.8 mm (4.53 x 2.09 x 0.54 in)
103 x 51 x 15.9 mm (4.06 x 2.01 x 0.63 in)

Weight

109 g
111 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, Silver
Black, Silver

Foldable

SAR

0.32 W/kg (head)     0.41 W/kg (body)
0.17 W/kg (head)     0.56 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g (Samsung i550w only)
No

Bluetooth

2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

2.0
2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI
Symbian OS 9.1, Series 60 v3.1 UI

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A